Jeff Cole

1 week ago | fox29.com | Jeff Cole

CAMDEN, N.J. - The mayor of Camden has hammered out an agreement with a South Jersey metal recycler after a massive fire in the winter sent families scrambling for safety. What we know: Residents of Camden’s Waterfront South community say EMR, the massive metal recycler, has long been a poor neighbor. But it had never been as bad as a Friday in February when a massive fire at the yard sent thick, black smoke into the community, forcing hundreds of families to flee.

1 week ago | fox5dc.com | Jeff Cole

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro called for an end to politically-motivated violence during an appearance in Harrisburg, days after his home was set on fire. Shapiro spoke to reporters Wednesday at a press conference to celebrate the opening of Hershey's first new factory in over three decades. The governor, his wife, and their four children were inside the home early Sunday morning when it was firebombed by a suspect later identified as Cody Balmer.

1 week ago | fox29.com | Steve Keeley |Jeff Cole

The man accused of setting fire to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's Harrisburg mansion is behind bars, denied bail and faces charges of attempted homicide, arson, and terrorism. New details have emerged about what investigators say 38-year-old Cody Balmer planned to do during the early-morning attack. The backstory: On Sunday at around 2:00 a.m. crews responded to reports of a fire at the Governor’s Residence on North Front Street. Gov.

1 week ago | fox29.com | Jeff Cole

CENTER CITY - SEPTA officials announced their new budget proposal Thursday, which includes a total of 45 percent in service cuts and a 21.5 percent fare increase, if a new, sustainable funding solution cannot be agreed upon. Friday, Philadelphia lawmakers joined SEPTA riders and employees in denouncing the new budget proposal and pressed lawmakers in Harrisburg to step in and support the transit agency, thereby supporting riders and employees.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Jeff Cole

The BriefSEPTA riders, employees and state lawmakers rallied Friday against proposed cuts to SEPTA service. They say there needs to be full funding for SEPTA in the upcoming state budget. Along Regional Rail, cuts could be devastating. CENTER CITY - SEPTA officials announced their new budget proposal Thursday, which includes a total of 45 percent in service cuts and a 21.5 percent fare increase, if a new, sustainable funding solution cannot be agreed upon.